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SeafoodSource webinar tackles finfish sales

By SeafoodSource staff
09 November, 2009
While U.S. consumers are likely to remain conscious on price, both the volume and value of fresh finfish sold at retail is recovering.
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French surimi market maturing

By Lindsey Partos, SeafoodSource contributing editor, reporting from Paris
09 November, 2009
Surimi seafood sales in France slipped last year after 20 years of steady growth, an indication the market is maturing.
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Ruby Tuesday adds seafood to menu

By SeafoodSource staff
09 November, 2009
The biggest change to the casual chain’s offerings is a variety of new seafood entrées, including Salmon Florentine and Lobster New Orleans.
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‘Eat More Fish’ initiative credited

By SeafoodSource staff
05 November, 2009
The campaign is credited with bolstering seafood sales in Scotland, England and Wales during a difficult economy.
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McCormick & Schmick’s 3Q revenues drop

By SeafoodSource staff
05 November, 2009
But the Portland, Ore.-based upscale seafood chain posted a net income of USD 1.3 million in the third quarter, down only slightly from last year.
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Dunkin’ Donuts adds tuna to menu

By SeafoodSource staff
03 November, 2009
Tuna salad served with or without cheese on an oven-toasted bagel is the latest addition to the coffee-and-donut chain’s expanding menu.
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Landry’s accepts Fertitta’s buyout offer

By SeafoodSource staff
03 November, 2009
The deal for the Houston-based restaurant and hospitality company is valued at about USD 1.2 billion.
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Phillips launches how-to crab videos

By SeafoodSource staff
03 November, 2009
The Baltimore company’s “Understanding Crab Meat” video for chefs provides information on where each grade of meat comes from and how to choose the right grade.
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Kroger taps WWF for sustainable seafood

By SeafoodSource staff
29 October, 2009
The Cincinnati supermarket company will develop a sustainable seafood sourcing strategy for its top 20 wild species, with the help of the World Wildlife Fund.
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Long John Silver’s sues Captain D’s

By April Forristall, SeafoodSource assistant editor
28 October, 2009
A Long John Silver’s franchisee is accusing Captain D’s of deceptive trade practices, among other charges.
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Eco-label unlocks Young’s langoustine sales

By Lindsey Partos, SeafoodSource contributing editor, reporting from Paris
26 October, 2009
Sainsbury’s will begin carrying Marine Stewardship Council-certified Premium Whole Isle of Lewis Scampi next month.
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Wahoo’s reveals menu contest winners

By SeafoodSource staff
26 October, 2009
Power Chopper Salad, Wafu Bowl and Baja-ladas Platter will now be featured on the Santa Ana, Calif., company’s menu.
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Gorton’s, Heinz launch sweepstakes

By SeafoodSource staff
22 October, 2009
Consumers can enter the “Gone Dipping with Gorton’s and Heinz” back-to-school sweepstakes at www.GoneDipping.com.
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Sweetbay promotes Fla. pink shrimp

By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
21 October, 2009
The 102-store Florida supermarket chain is tying the “Think Pink” Breast Cancer Awareness campaign in with Key West pink shrimp.
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Program pushes seafood in schools

By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
20 October, 2009
Florida’s new “Seafood to Schools” program helps school districts’ foodservice directors procure local seafood.
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Q&A: Alvin Binuya, Ponti Seafood Grill

By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
19 October, 2009
Alvin Binuya returns to the popular Seattle restaurant as a partner and executive chef, and this time he will oversee the sourcing of more sustainable seafood and a menu makeover.
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Specialty seafood sales hold up

By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
15 October, 2009
Sales of specialty meat, poultry and seafood products increased from 2006 to 2008, even though many Americans are cutting back on specialty food purchases due to the recession.
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Seafish survey debunks fish myths

By SeafoodSource staff
15 October, 2009
A survey commissioned by Seafish shows myths, such as the smell associated with cooking fish and choking on fish bones, don’t deter Brits from cooking seafood at home.
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Japanese scallops featured on Hong Kong TV

By Chris Loew, SeafoodSource contributing editor, reporting from Osaka, Japan
15 October, 2009
Scallop stir fry and cabbage and carrots with scallops were among the dishes chef Wing Sun Ko prepared for his popular show “Those were the tastes.”
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Sushi a big hit at school cafeterias

By SeafoodSource staff
14 October, 2009
Following the popularity of California rolls among New Jersey elementary school students, Sodexo is putting spicy shrimp rolls on the schools’ menus next month.
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Grande Gourmet salmon to make U.S. debut

By SeafoodSource staff
14 October, 2009
Brand Neue will manage U.S. distribution of Pacific Salmon Industries’ Grande Gourmet brand of frozen seafood products.
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ASMI re-launches retail Web site

By SeafoodSource staff
12 October, 2009
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute’s Cook it Frozen Web site offers recipes, cooking techniques and how-to videos.
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Young’s launches ‘green’ packaging line

By SeafoodSource staff
12 October, 2009
The U.K. company said the new packaging uses 12 percent less material than the previous packing for its fish pies line.
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Upscale seafood doing well in New York

By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
08 October, 2009
New York diners are eating out an average 3 times per week, down slightly from the 3.3 to 3.4 visits in the prior four years.
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Seafood suppliers win foodservice awards

By SeafoodSource staff
08 October, 2009
Icelandic USA and Trident Seafoods took home vendor recognition honors from U.S. Foodservice.
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